Jonathan T Knight

US Patent:

7982149, Jul 19, 2011

Filed:

Sep 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/240017

Inventors:

Glen C. Larsen - Issaquah WA, US
Michael R. Schweers - Seattle WA, US
Steven N. Bathiche - Kirkland WA, US
Andrew Wilson - Seattle WA, US
Jonathan Knight - Seattle WA, US
David Zucker - Seattle WA, US
Kurt A. Jenkins - Sammamish WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

H01H 13/83

US Classification:

200314, 200310, 200313, 200341, 200344, 200345

Abstract:

Mechanical architecture for providing maximum viewing area on key button tops of keys for a user input device. The viewing area is for the display of information on the key buttons, and also includes tactile feedback similar to standard laptop keyboards, all using low cost manufacturing methods such as injection molding. The architecture optimizes an aperture through the core of the key switch assembly in order to project an image through the aperture and onto the display area of the key button. The architecture relocates in at least one embodiment the tactile feedback mechanism (e. g. , dome assembly) out from underneath the key button to the perimeter or side of the key switch assembly. The architecture finds particular application to input devices such as keyboards, game pods, data entry device, etc. , that operate in combination with an optical surface (e. g. , wedge lens).

US Patent:

20120234111, Sep 20, 2012

Filed:

Feb 17, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/399786

Inventors:

James Molyneux - Portland OR, US
Aaron B. Weast - Portland OR, US
Jordan M. Rice - Portland OR, US
Allan M. Schrock - Portland OR, US
Michael S. Amos - Beaverton OR, US
Andrew A. Owings - Portland OR, US
Martine Stillman - Seattle WA, US
Joseph B. Horrell - Seattle WA, US
Jonathan Bing Knight - Seattle WA, US
Dane R. Weitmann - Seattle CA, US
Jeffrey J. Hebert - Seattle CA, US

Assignee:

NIKE, INC. - Beaverton OR

International Classification:

G01L 1/00
A43B 13/14
H05K 7/00
A43B 23/00

US Classification:

73862541, 36167901

Abstract:

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.

US Patent:

20130019694, Jan 24, 2013

Filed:

Feb 17, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/399916

Inventors:

James Molyneux - Portland OR, US
Jordan M. Rice - Portland OR, US
Aaron B. Weast - Portland OR, US
Jeffrey J. Hebert - Seattle WA, US
Joseph B. Horrell - Seattle WA, US
Jonathan B. Knight - Seattle WA, US
Martine W. Stillman - Seattle WA, US
Dane R. Weitmann - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

NIKE, INC. - Beaverton OR

International Classification:

G01L 1/00

US Classification:

73862381

Abstract:

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.

US Patent:

20210289878, Sep 23, 2021

Filed:

Jun 7, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/340805

Inventors:

- Beaverton OR, US
Aaron B. Weast - Portland OR, US
Jordan M. Rice - Portland OR, US
Allan M. Schrock - Portland OR, US
Michael S. Amos - Beaverton OR, US
Andrew A. Owings - Portland OR, US
Martine Stillman - Seattle WA, US
Joseph B. Horrell - Seattle WA, US
Jonathan B. Knight - Seattle WA, US
Dane R. Weitmann - Seattle WA, US
Jeffrey J. Hebert - Seattle WA, US

International Classification:

A43B 3/00
A63B 60/46
A63B 24/00
A63B 69/00
G01C 22/00
G06F 3/033
G01L 1/26

Abstract:

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.

US Patent:

20200297064, Sep 24, 2020

Filed:

Jun 8, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/895820

Inventors:

- Beaverton OR, US
Jordan M. Rice - Portland OR, US
Aaron B. Weast - Portland OR, US
Jeffrey J. Hebert - Seattle WA, US
Martine W. Stillman - Seattle WA, US
Dane Weitmann - Seattle WA, US
Joseph B. Horrell - Seattle WA, US
Jonathan B. Knight - Seattle WA, US

International Classification:

A43B 3/00
A43B 7/14
A63B 24/00
A43B 5/00
A43B 13/04
A43B 13/12
A43B 13/14
A43B 13/18
A43B 17/00

Abstract:

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.

US Patent:

20180338560, Nov 29, 2018

Filed:

Jul 13, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/035099

Inventors:

- Beaverton OR, US
Aaron B. Weast - Portland OR, US
Jordan M. Rice - Portland OR, US
Allan M. Schrock - Portland OR, US
Michael S. Amos - Beaverton OR, US
Andrew A. Owings - Beaverton OR, US
Martine Stillman - Seattle WA, US
Joseph B. Horrell - Seattle WA, US
Jonathan B. Knight - Seattle WA, US
Dane R. Weitmann - Seattle WA, US
Jeffrey J. Hebert - Seattle WA, US

International Classification:

A43B 3/00
A63B 69/00
G06F 3/033
G01C 22/00
G01L 1/26
A63B 24/00
A63B 60/46
A63B 102/02
A63B 26/00
A63B 102/32
A63B 102/22
A63B 102/18
A63B 71/06

Abstract:

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.

US Patent:

20180184751, Jul 5, 2018

Filed:

Feb 14, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/896801

Inventors:

- Beaverton OR, US
Jordan M. Rice - Portland OR, US
Aaron B. Weast - Portland OR, US
Jeffrey J. Hebert - Seattle WA, US
Martine W. Stillman - Seattle WA, US
Dane Weitmann - Seattle WA, US
Joseph B. Horrell - Seattle WA, US
Jonathan B. Knight - Seattle WA, US

International Classification:

A43B 3/00
A43B 13/04
A63B 24/00
A43B 17/00
A43B 13/18
A43B 13/14
A43B 13/12
A43B 7/14
A43B 5/00

Abstract:

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.